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Irish Gods Names: Unravelling Folk Etymologies

ipsadminFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

In the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, Irish Gods' names carry deep significance, weaving together strands of language, culture, and belief. Yet, as we delve into the origins and meanings...

Beginners Irish Folklore Mythology The Sidhe

Leprechauns: From Irish Myth to Modern Culture

ipsadminJanuary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

With their mischievous demeanor and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, the leprechaun has left an indelible mark on Irish folklore, and made a mark on modern...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Gods

Airmid: Celtic Goddess of Healing

ipsadminJanuary 5, 2024February 12, 2024

I've seen some chatter floating about online about whether Airmid, a figure from Irish Mythology, (also Airmed, Airmeith, Airmedh) is a historical figure, or a deity, and if she could...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Sidhe

The Irish Otherworld is Not an Underworld

ipsadminDecember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

You might be forgiven for getting these two mixed up given the complex nature of the Irish Otherworld. In other cultures there are tales of some form of ‘underworld’ or...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Morrigan

The Bed of the Couple

ipsadminDecember 5, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is the Bed of the Couple? Ní Ansa... Central to Ireland Mythological cycles is the arrival and conflicts of the Tuatha De Danann, the tribe who would become...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology

The Tragedy of Setanta Mac Súaltam, the Boy who Would be a Hero

ipsadminDecember 1, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: Who was Setanta, he who became Cú Chulainn? Ní Ansa... The Ulster cycle of Ireland’s lore centres around a time of heroes and kings in ancient Ireland. It is...

Magic Mythology The Dagda

The Dagda and the Sea Monster

ipsadminNovember 27, 2023January 9, 2024

Whilst hosting a recent session of a Dagda centred mentor group at the Irish Pagan School, I happened to quip that the ‘Good God’ was so powerful and connected with...

Mythology The Gods

Banba, Fotla, and Eriu Sovereignty Goddesses of Ireland

ipsadminNovember 24, 2023January 9, 2024

The name that is upon the island of Ireland is one that goes back to the oldest times. Yet would you believe that we know the origin story of that...

Mythology The Gods

Kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminNovember 17, 2023January 9, 2024

The times of Ireland’s ancient myth are those of heroes, villains and kings. Though there were many tribes that came into the island with tales that speak to kingship in...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Describing the Dagda

ipsadminNovember 11, 2023January 9, 2024

When you search the Irish Pagan School you will find many classes with 'Introduction' in the title, followed by one or more of the Irish deities. Much of the teaching...